The Barbara W. Smith Life Center (BWS), a nonprofit affiliate of Covenant United Church of Christ in South Holland, Ill., is a trusted community partner serving families across the Southland.   Named in memory of the wife of Covenant’s pastor emeritus, the Rev. Ozzie...
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Resources to Help with the Holiday Blues
The Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) is proud to share progress on Building Healthier Communities 2030, our next Community Health Assessment and Improvement Plan (CHA/CHIP). This community-driven initiative aims to advance health equity and create lasting, systemic change across suburban Cook County.
What the Data Show: Lung Cancer Down, Youth Vaping Down, Inequities Up
The Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) is proud to share progress on Building Healthier Communities 2030, our next Community Health Assessment and Improvement Plan (CHA/CHIP). This community-driven initiative aims to advance health equity and create lasting, systemic change across suburban Cook County.
Laying the Groundwork for a Healthier, More Equitable Cook County
The Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) is proud to share progress on Building Healthier Communities 2030, our next Community Health Assessment and Improvement Plan (CHA/CHIP). This community-driven initiative aims to advance health equity and create lasting, systemic change across suburban Cook County.
20th Annual Chicago Food Justice Summit Returns March 12-14, 2025
The 20th annual Chicago Food Justice Summit, held March 12-14, 2025, will bring together food justice advocates, policymakers, and community members to reflect on two decades of food justice impact and shape the future of food equity.